Signification
A sugary tasting fruit.
Contexte culturel
The apple is a symbol of peace and prosperity. It is often featured in national branding and art. Almaty is the 'Father of Apples'. The Aport variety is a source of intense local pride and is often given as a high-status gift. A 'Dastarkhan' (traditional table) is never complete without a bowl of fresh fruit, where sweet apples are a centerpiece. In Kazakh fairy tales, apples often represent health, youth, or a reward for a hero's journey.
Market Tip
When at a Kazakh bazaar, always ask to taste (däm tatyp körü) before buying. Sellers are proud of their 'tätti alma'.
Verb Confusion
Remember that 'alma' also means 'don't take'. Don't be confused if someone says 'Almany alma!' (Don't take the apple!).
Signification
A sugary tasting fruit.
Market Tip
When at a Kazakh bazaar, always ask to taste (däm tatyp körü) before buying. Sellers are proud of their 'tätti alma'.
Verb Confusion
Remember that 'alma' also means 'don't take'. Don't be confused if someone says 'Almany alma!' (Don't take the apple!).
The Almaty Connection
If you are in Almaty, mentioning how sweet the apples are is a great way to build rapport with locals.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'sweet'.
Маған _____ алма беріңізші.
Adjectives in Kazakh don't change their form when preceding a noun.
Which of these means 'Sweet apples' (plural)?
Choose the correct plural form:
Only the noun 'алма' takes the plural suffix '-лар'.
Match the Kazakh phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
- Мына алмалар _____ ма? - Иә, өте дәмді!
The response 'дәмді' (tasty) implies the question was about the taste (sweet).
In which situation would you say 'Бұл алма өте тәтті екен!'?
Select the best context:
The phrase expresses a reaction to the sweet taste.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Common 'Tatti' Foods
Fruits
- • Алма
- • Алмұрт
- • Жүзім
Drinks
- • Шай
- • Шырын
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesМаған _____ алма беріңізші.
Adjectives in Kazakh don't change their form when preceding a noun.
Choose the correct plural form:
Only the noun 'алма' takes the plural suffix '-лар'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
- Мына алмалар _____ ма? - Иә, өте дәмді!
The response 'дәмді' (tasty) implies the question was about the taste (sweet).
Select the best context:
The phrase expresses a reaction to the sweet taste.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly yes, but it can also mean 'delicious' or 'cute' when describing children.
You say 'Бұл алма тәтті емес'.
No, but the region is famous for its sweet varieties like Aport.
No, 'тәтті' is strictly for sugary tastes. For savory deliciousness, use 'дәмді'.
No, they come from different language families, though they sound slightly similar.
It is 'тәтті алмалар'.
Ask: 'Тәтті алма бар ма?' (Is there a sweet apple?)
Because 'Alma' means apple and 'Ata' means father; it is the ancestral home of the fruit.
It is neutral and can be used in any setting.
Yes, but it means 'The apple is sweet' (a statement), not 'a sweet apple'.
Expressions liées
Ащы алма
contrastSour/bitter apple
Бал алма
similarHoney apple
Алма ағашы
builds onApple tree
Қызыл алма
similarRed apple
Алма бағы
builds onApple orchard
